Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has pinpointed Mohamed Salah as the star of the Egyptian national team.
The Super Eagles will take on the Pharoahs in a double header next month, in a bid to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Oliseh revealed that from watching some Egypt match tapes, he has learnt a lot about theiry style of play.
“I have watched some tapes of Egypt. They are a result-oriented team who foul a lot in defence and midfield and depend on the speed of (Mohamed) Salah,” he said.
“But we’re Nigeria, we’re playing at home and we have our own stars.
“I saw the league match between Kano Pillars and Rangers and saw the capacity fans. If the Kaduna fans can be like that, they will be the 12th man to cheer the Eagles to victory. I’m optimistic.”
Egypt currently top Group G with six points from two matches, while Nigeria have four.
The Eagles will host the Pharoahs on March 25 in Kaduna, with the return leg in Egypt two days later.
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